cli-columns

What it is

cli-columns is a tool that allows developers to format text into columnated lists, ensuring proper alignment and handling of Unicode and ANSI characters. It's particularly useful for creating readable and organized command-line outputs.

cli-columns stands out by providing a simple yet powerful way to format text into columns for CLI applications, ensuring proper handling of Unicode and ANSI characters.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Limited configuration options for advanced use cases

   The tool lacks fine-grained control over column width and alignment beyond basic settings.

2. 02

   Poor documentation for complex scenarios

   Examples in the documentation are limited to simple use cases, making it difficult to understand how to handle more complex text formatting needs.

3. 03

   Performance issues with large datasets

   Processing and rendering large amounts of data can be slow, leading to delays in command-line output generation.

What it does well

• Columnated text lists for CLI output

• Unicode and ANSI-safe formatting

• Flexible configuration options

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.